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How to get fromSaratoga Springs to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ALB - DSM
    7h 50m
    $262–1,226

  2. Drive 1,118.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saratoga Springs to Des Moinescar car 1,118.7 mi
    19h 15m
    $205–295

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    25h 12m
    $312–652

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 38m
    $218–396

  5. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 3m
    $342–722

Saratoga Springs to Des Moines by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,058.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to Des Moines via Schenectady, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 38m.

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